I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’ve been practicing for more than 20 years. I’ve worked in prisons, hospitals, private practice, home health and hospice. I’ve worked with Veterans and active duty military members and their families. I have experience in sex offender treatment, anger management, addictions counseling and LGBTQ+ issues. I’ve worked with families, individuals and couples in a private practice setting. My approach is informal-I prefer my clients feel comfortable and at-ease. Time with me should feel safe. I believe in accountability and am solution-focused. By using Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, my goal is to help clients learn to take control of their thoughts and feelings and implement coping skills to improve their day-to-day lives.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and veterans issues, Paranoia, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Self-love, Sexuality, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
OR LCSW L15071
LA LCSW 8246
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She has been a huge help for me. I used to have crippling anxiety and jealousy. A lot of that has gone away and I can cope with it much better. She has helped me a lot
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Kristi Rachal has helped me make an extraordinary amount of progress in the time that I have been in her care. What first grabbed me about her was how she made me feel so comfortable.
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Kristi for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
She’s very smart and knowledgeable. I felt comfortable the whole time. To be honest i didn’t think I’ll be able to get over my past. But she help me see things better and I’m able to move forward and not look back. I’m happy she’s my therapist. Highly recommended ☺️
Written on Dec 10, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
She's amazing and smart. So happy to have had her as my therapist.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is great. Hits the nail on the head consistently
Written on Jun 28, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Kristi is great. She listens, she provides helpful solutions to try, and she is incredibly understanding. I never felt judged or criticized, and I feel like every minute working her was helpful and cathartic. Thank you Kristi.
Written on May 17, 2022 after therapy with Kristi for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd